Last Monday I was fortunate enough, grace à some very generous friends, to dine at L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon. Nick and I had been there once before, on our honeymoon. We loved everything we ate, but regretted not going for the Menu Découverte, a mistake we would not be repeating. Judging from what I’ve read, the place has only gotten better since our previous visit, gaining Pudlo plates, Michelin stars (now at two each), and was recently ranked #14 on San Pellegrino’s 50 Best Restaurants in the World list.

So we ordered the Menu Découverte this time around, and two delicious bottles of wine. It was probably the most spectacular meal of my life. And now, to quote one of the best food blogs I know, on to the food…